3rd Annual Entrepreneurship & Leadership Summit: LEAD. BUILD. SCALE.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Southern University Homecoming Entrepreneurship & Leadership Summit, October 1–2, 2026, at the Southern University College of Business. This two-day summit brings together entrepreneurs, students, alumni, business leaders, aspiring founders, and resource partners for an engaging experience focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth, access to capital, and building a lasting legacy. Attendees will hear from accomplished entrepreneurs and industry leaders, including featured speakers Archie Jones, Harvard Business School faculty member, venture capitalist, acquisitions and private equity expert, and author of The Treasure You Seek, and Calvin Mills, entrepreneur, founder and CEO, and author of No Secrets to Elevation. Summit hosts Denage Piper and Kenyatta Sparks will help lead conversations designed to connect inspiration with practical strategies for business and professional growth. Throughout the summit, participants will have opportunities to: • Gain practical strategies for starting, growing, scaling, and sustaining a business • Learn about leadership, access to capital, entrepreneurship, acquisitions, and wealth creation • Connect with lenders, business-development organizations, government agencies, and community partners • Network with entrepreneurs, students, alumni, executives, and industry professionals • Discover programs, certifications, funding opportunities, and resources available to support business growth • Explore the Homecoming Business Marketplace and support entrepreneurs and small businesses Whether you have an idea, are launching a business, growing an existing company, or preparing for your next level of leadership, the Summit is designed to provide connections, resources, knowledge, and actionable next steps to help move you forward. Come ready to LEAD. BUILD. SCALE. turning ideas into impact and leadership into legacy.

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Co-Sponsor(s): SU College of Business, Small Business Administration, Louisiana Economic Development, SULLA, LA DOTD, APEX, SUAG Center, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Hancock Whitney, Citizens, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, BRNEED, Catalyst Connection Consulting, City of Baton Rouge, CHASE, Orhan McMillian, LC Transport, Comnet, Urban League, Prairie View A&M College SBDC, Louisiana APEX

Fee: No Cost